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The Pentagon is officially moving ahead with renaming bases that honor Confederate leaders
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The Pentagon is officially moving ahead with renaming bases that honor Confederate leaders

"It is extremely early in the process."

national guard capitol hill
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Air Force veteran identified as zip-tie-touting Capitol intruder

"I felt like it was important, because of how much I love this country, to actually be there"

That time Hunter S. Thompson wrote the greatest press release in military history
Culture

That time Hunter S. Thompson wrote the greatest press release in military history

Perfect. Just perfect.

Meet the former Air Force test pilot who broke into the marijuana industry and wants you to join him
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Meet the former Air Force test pilot who broke into the marijuana industry and wants you to join him

"Don't say no immediately to something just because it seems weird..."

‘Thank You For Your Service’ Is A Solid War Film, But Let It Be The Last Of Its Kind
Culture

‘Thank You For Your Service’ Is A Solid War Film, But Let It Be The Last Of Its Kind

The Air Force is coming for your raunchy patches and coins
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The Air Force is coming for your raunchy patches and coins

"We must ensure all our Airmen and Guardians are valued and respected.”

Pelosi wants to restrict Trump’s access to nuclear codes. But can she?
Tech & Tactics

Pelosi wants to restrict Trump’s access to nuclear codes. But can she?

"I’m prepared to execute whatever the political leadership of this nation would like to do."

Here are the current and former military leaders blasting Trump over the Capitol riots
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Here are the current and former military leaders blasting Trump over the Capitol riots

"Mr. Trump will deservedly be left a man without a country"

Here’s the fascinating story behind this Army paramedic’s distinct flight mask
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Here’s the fascinating story behind this Army paramedic’s distinct flight mask

“Sgt. Boxx is perhaps the most qualified medic I’ve ever seen."

The Military Needs To Get A Handle On Its Awards Process
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The Military Needs To Get A Handle On Its Awards Process

Police officer and National Guard veteran dies from injuries in Capitol riots
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Police officer and National Guard veteran dies from injuries in Capitol riots

"Staff Sgt. Sicknick's commitment to service and [protecting] his community, state, and nation will never be forgotten."

Pentagon: Don’t blame us for the massive security failure at the Capitol
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Pentagon: Don’t blame us for the massive security failure at the Capitol

"Overall, the assessment that we got repeatedly was no indications of significant violent protest."

He spent three years as a POW during WWII. Now he’s finally being recognized for his heroism
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He spent three years as a POW during WWII. Now he’s finally being recognized for his heroism

"He truly represents members of the greatest generation, who did so much but asked so little from their country."

‘This is banana republic crap’: Veterans in Congress react to storming of US Capitol
Military Life

‘This is banana republic crap’: Veterans in Congress react to storming of US Capitol

"We are witnessing absolute banana republic crap."

Air Force identifies veteran shot and killed during Capitol riots
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Air Force identifies veteran shot and killed during Capitol riots

"The storm is here and it is descending upon DC."

Mattis unloads on Trump as ‘man without a country’ in blistering critique echoing the Civil War
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Mattis unloads on Trump as ‘man without a country’ in blistering critique echoing the Civil War

"Our Constitution and our Republic will overcome this stain."

Former DIA Director: Please, take your knee off our necks so we can breathe
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Former DIA Director: Please, take your knee off our necks so we can breathe

"I can no longer be silent."

Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe
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Trump poised to award Medal of Honor to Alwyn Cashe, 15 years after he gave his life to save his men

A defense official said there was no reason to believe President Donald Trump would not approve the nomination.

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The National Guard’s response to the Capitol Hill riots: Everything you need to know

What we know so far.

This Marine’s new jaw was made out of his leg bone in a breakthrough new surgery
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This Marine’s new jaw was made out of his leg bone in a breakthrough new surgery

"We’re expecting Murry to be out for only eight to 10 weeks, compared to years with previous techniques."